Being a Mom

Not being the perfect mom troubled me from the start. Once I stopped and looked around me, I noticed that others had the same struggles, insecurities, and fears that I have. I believe one of my strongest gifts is...

Sometimes you say yes to something knowing it will change your life, probably significantly, but not really knowing how.  Last year was one of those years for my household.  The kind of year that you will forever use as...

I’m a Southern girl, though it’s taken me a while to admit it. I prefer Alternative Rock to Country, recoil at the thought of deep frying anything, and my friends would laugh at the notion of me being the...

Seeing the kids move into the adult world is giving me a new perspective on their growing up years and I've been pondering some things I'm thankful we did. 1.We gave them chores. When our oldest started kindergarten, I gave her...

Hi, my name is Stephanie, and I am a (recovering) smocked children's clothing addict. I have always thought heirloom and smocked clothing on children is adorable.  My addiction started innocently in early 2014 when I was pregnant with my son...

I was 26 years old the last time he and I had a physical altercation. I call it a physical altercation because I do not know what exactly you call it when a father hits his adult daughter. I...

My Valentine Love Letter- A letter to my daughter... My dear Katybug, My person... God chose you! You read that right, when my writing had to be done, I kept trying to write on my original topic, but God chose you, and who...

What do you want for Valentine's Day? Are you thinking about what you would like or have you made plans already? I am going to start out by confessing: I think Valentine's Day is over commercialized! Okay, I know...

I am a mother who struggles with mental illness. I grapple every day with questions much too deep for me to understand, and I fight my feelings with all I have in me to keep myself functional. As an...

We waited for you. Two years as a filled cell on a spreadsheet matrix titled ‘Waitlist’. Even though, after three kids, we have spent enough money on you to fund a sizable house payment. You are still worth it...